Shrine Sunday

The 96th Annual Pilgrimage to St. Francis of Assisi Shrine at Upper Skiff Lake takes place on Aug. 11th with the Most Reverend Robert Harris, Bishop of Saint John Diocese, as principal celebrant. The chapel will be open for prayer at 10 am with open air mass at 11 am. Afternoon services begin with the Holy Rosary at 1 pm in the three founding languages – French, English and Maliseet, This is followed by the Sacrament of Healing at 2 pm. All are welcome to join in this Spiritual Journey. A canteen will be operating in the kiosk at lunchtime. Bring a lawn chair. Come and enjoy the day. Ample parking is available, with disabled parking next to the church. Bring your chair, come early to experience the day, meet old friends and make new ones. Everyone is welcome to join the choir or volunteer to help with the services. To reach the site, take exit 212 at Meductic, Turn onto Route 122 towards Canterbury. You can take Mill Street to Upper Skiff Lake Road – follow the signs. Or drive on Route 122 to just past Skiff Lake, turn right onto the Upper Skiff Lake Road – follow the signs.

Ut legem credendi lex statuat supplicandi that the law of praying establishes the law of believing